The aim of this paper is to research the relation between slope terrain and walking activity, an area that has so far been little researched in transportation science. With use pedestrian counts from a busy steeply sloped street as well public transport ridership data, effect inclination on modal share researched. results show significant influence attractiveness, which quantified by representing with logit model. model parameters acquired maximum likelihood estimation suggest 1% increase...

The amount of time spent waiting at a public transport station is key element in passenger’s assessment service quality and mode choice decisions. Many models estimate the average wait half headway for small headways use maximum over given value. assumption that passengers do not bother to consult schedules since vehicles arrive frequently; therefore these regularly station. In contrast, longer reduce their time; clustered around departure time. This research evaluated influence other...

Accurately estimating station dwell time is critical for timetable planning.Its importance has increased as railways seek to improve stability and network efficiency, while serving more passengers different types of transport services.This research consisted developing a model in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB).The proposed estimates times based on input parameters: vehicle type (number, position, width level doorways), infrastructure (platform level) demand (number...

In this paper, we propose to define the problem of predicting remaining useful life a component as binary classification task. This approach is particularly for problems in which evolution system condition described by combination large number discrete-event diagnostic data, and alternative approaches are either not applicable, or only applicable with significant limitations computational burden. The proposed demonstrated case study real data occurrence railway operation disruptions. For...

In this paper, a fuzzy classification approach applying combination of Echo-State Networks (ESNs) and Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM) is proposed for predicting potential railway rolling stock system failures using discrete-event diagnostic data. The demonstrated on case study door with real Fuzzy enables the use linguistic variables definition time intervals in which are predicted to occur. It provides more intuitive way handle predictions by users, increases acceptance approach....

The punctuality and the reliability of public transport are key factors in choice travel mode, they also affect operating costs. When time on a route varies significantly, operators need to increase scheduled buffer maintain reliability. This increases costs by increasing staffing equipment needed offer given level service. variability depends many factors, including traffic conditions, number passengers, practices (e.g., boarding processes). A study was done evaluate impact one subprocess,...

Reduction of the environmental impact freight transport becomes more crucial as worldwide volume increases. Not only technological improvements are needed but also organizational and operational changes designed to optimize logistic chains, including allocation goods modes. Such often imply an increase in prices therefore realistic if explicit demand shippers for can be observed. A shipper survey was administered Switzerland evaluate relevant factors land services (including role transport's...

Tram–train systems combine the best features of streetcars with regional rail. These make direct connections between town centers and surrounding regions possible by physically linking existing heavy rail networks urban tram networks. The tram–train approach offers many advantages using infrastructure to improve transit. However, use two dissimilar mixing operations increase complexity often require compromise solutions. research surveyed identify requirements for successfully introducing...

This paper presents an analysis of tram safety in Switzerland and best practices for operating trams mixed traffic developed by Swiss operators authorities. Operating can create problems because have differing characteristics from other roadway traffic. It is not always feasible to provide complete separation tramways road users crowded cities. Therefore, improving has gained significant attention recent years. In Switzerland, the majority collisions occur with cars, but most severe...

Energy efficiency and train length may be critical during rescheduling, in particular if long freight trains are considered. The first aim of this paper is to investigate how current scheduling rescheduling models consider energy efficiency. second extend a model that considers for drafting minimizes not only delays but also consumption. A small numerical example shows procedure can fast yield significant reduction Thus, it worth further research. However, validation on larger instances,...

This paper presents an overview of ongoing research project that is designed to identify methods for increasing the capacity and stability heavily used mixed-traffic railway networks without making significant new infrastructure investments. The proposed approach combines rescheduling with network traffic control in attempt minimize schedule reserve times reducing thereby increase capacity. approach, discusses process issues need be addressed order effectively use outlines how should divided...